Symplocos salicioides - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
salicioides
ID:
491744
Status:
valid
Authors:
Noot.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Leiden Bot. Ser. 1: 280 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000491076
Common Names
- Willow-like Symplocos
- Willowlike Symplocos
- Willow-like Symplocos
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Symplocos salicioides (also called Willowleaf Symplocos, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to China, Japan, and Korea. It has a rounded habit and grows up to 6 m tall. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate-lanceolate, with a serrated margin. It is found in moist forests, thickets, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Symplocos salicioides is a popular ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens, as a ground cover, or as a decorative plant in pots. It is also known for its ability to attract birds and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Symplocos salicioides is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Symplocos salicioides is a small, evergreen tree that can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and placed in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Once the seedlings have established, they can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Symplocos salicioides
Symplocos salicioides can be found in the tropical forests of India.
Symplocos salicioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Symplocos salicioides?
Symplocos salicioides
What is the family of Symplocos salicioides?
Symplocaceae
What is the common name of Symplocos salicioides?
Willow-like Symplocos
Species in the Symplocos genus
Symplocos nitens, Symplocos nivea, Symplocos oblongifolia, Symplocos obovatifolia, Symplocos obtusa, Symplocos octopetala, Symplocos myrtacea, Symplocos pergracilis, Symplocos moaensis, Symplocos mucronata, Symplocos multibracteata, Symplocos nairii, Symplocos nakaharae, Symplocos neblinae, Symplocos oligandra, Symplocos paucistaminea, Symplocos pealii, Symplocos pedunculata, Symplocos olivacea, Symplocos ophirensis, Symplocos oranjeensis, Symplocos organensis, Symplocos ovalis, Symplocos oxyphylla, Symplocos oreophila, Symplocos kothayarensis, Symplocos kurgensis, Symplocos laeteviridis, Symplocos lasseri, Symplocos latifolia, Symplocos interrupta, Symplocos jauaensis, Symplocos koidzumiana, Symplocos junghuhnii, Symplocos kawakamii, Symplocos kemiriensis, Symplocos khasiana, Symplocos ledermannii, Symplocos johniana, Symplocos martinicensis, Symplocos megalocarpa, Symplocos montana, Symplocos micrantha, Symplocos microcalyx, Symplocos microphylla, Symplocos microstyla, Symplocos migoi, Symplocos lehmannii, Symplocos leochaii, Symplocos leonis,
Species in the Symplocaceae family
Symplocos nitens, Symplocos nivea, Symplocos oblongifolia, Symplocos obovatifolia, Symplocos obtusa, Symplocos octopetala, Symplocos myrtacea, Symplocos pergracilis, Symplocos moaensis, Symplocos mucronata, Symplocos multibracteata, Symplocos nairii, Symplocos nakaharae, Symplocos neblinae, Symplocos oligandra, Symplocos paucistaminea, Symplocos pealii, Symplocos pedunculata, Symplocos olivacea, Symplocos ophirensis, Symplocos oranjeensis, Symplocos organensis, Symplocos ovalis, Symplocos oxyphylla, Symplocos oreophila, Symplocos kothayarensis, Symplocos kurgensis, Symplocos laeteviridis, Symplocos lasseri, Symplocos latifolia, Symplocos interrupta, Symplocos jauaensis, Symplocos koidzumiana, Symplocos junghuhnii, Symplocos kawakamii, Symplocos kemiriensis, Symplocos khasiana, Symplocos ledermannii, Symplocos johniana, Symplocos martinicensis, Symplocos megalocarpa, Symplocos montana, Symplocos micrantha, Symplocos microcalyx, Symplocos microphylla, Symplocos microstyla, Symplocos migoi, Symplocos lehmannii, Symplocos leochaii, Symplocos leonis,
References
Hans Peter Nooteboom (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Noot.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:827794-1: Based on the initial data import